Melton (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
R3
Result
Mimosa Homes Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 105. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R3
1 - MAGIC MIKE NZ
  • 1 Magic Mike NZ (FR1)
  • D: Michael Bellman
  • T: J D Justice
  • 8-8-4-3-0-3-3-6-7-7
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HES FROM HEAVEN (4) produced some amazing final sectionals to come from last in a final quarter of 27.1 seconds to finish fourth behind Yambukian last week. He is a versatile pacer and looms as one of the leading chances again. KEAYANG TOKYO (8) appeared to be a little unlucky last week when he was shuffled back on the markers, got held up for a run at a vital stage and sliced through late for second. He has the same awkward draw tonight but can win with a little more luck in running. DEE ROE (9) used inside runs but he did pick up a lot of ground when fourth at Melton two weeks ago. He is a capable 4yo pacer and is worth a ticket each way. FIGHTER COMMAND (7) is versatile and continues to improve on his consistent record. He has claims along with YOUNG BLUEY (3), which is a chance of finding the lead in the early stages. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 2,4,7 RATINGS: 4,8/ 9/ 7/ 3/ 6
TODAY'S STATISTICS
68-5-8-11
TRACK
42-5-6-7
DISTANCE
42-5-6-7
TRK / DIST
8-0-1-0
LAST SEASON
17-0-0-3
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
154-14-29-25
CAREER
$201,821
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2160
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 154-14-29-25 9% 44% 8
Distance 42-5-6-7 12% 43% 4
Dist Range 71-11-10-9 15% 42% 8
Track 68-5-8-11 7% 35% 5
Track / Dist 42-5-6-7 12% 43% 4
This Season 17-0-0-3 0% 18% 8
Last Season 8-0-1-0 0% 13% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.3MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.3MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael Bellman
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J D Justice
Trained at: Harkness
Owners: J D (Joanne) Justice
Breeder(s): M A Robertson, P J Robertson
Colours: Red, Gold Star
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: A Rocknroll Dance USA - Cafe Girl (NZ) (In the Pocket USA)
National Rating: NR64
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 10 5
BALARAT (Rain Affected) 10/07/2025, 1710m, NR 56 to 61. 1:54.2 (57.9, 30.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 10.0m, $7000, Brent Murphy (Sr1), $7.50
3 back on pegs at bell, held up
1st GRAYSON RED (Fr6)
2nd VALIENTE (Sr3) 2.1m
3rd IM WESLEY (Fr1) HD
7 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.3 (58.1, 28.8)
Finished 7/12 btn 15.8m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $151.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st HES ALL TORQUE (Sr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr2) 1.4m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.8m
6 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 1720m, NR 57 to 67. 1:54.2 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 8.4m, $10000, Brent Murphy (Fr5), $126.00
1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st STORMS COLLIDE (Fr4)
2nd TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd EASTBRO KOZZY (Fr2) NK
3 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 20/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.3)
Finished 3/11 btn 5.2m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Sr1), $71.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr2)
2nd HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr3) 1.2m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Sr1) 4.1m
3 of 10 12
BALARAT (Good) 12/06/2025, 2200m, NR 55 to 62. 1:58.9 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.2m, $7000, Brent Murphy (Sr4), $41.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st TWISTING BY NZ (Sr3)
2nd WOTDIDUSAAAY (Sr2) 3.5m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Sr4) 3.7m
10 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:55.0 (56.6, 27.1)
Finished 10/10 btn 11.4m, $15000, Anthony Butt (Fr2), $81.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Fr1)
2nd NEATNTIDY (Fr4) HD
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.5m
3 of 8 6
MELTON (Good) 23/05/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:52.7 (55.5, 28.0)
Finished 3/8 btn 15.9m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $51.00
gate speed, held up early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st COLLECTIVE WORKS (Fr4)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr5) 10.0m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr2) 5.9m
4 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (57.5, 28.4)
Finished 4/11 btn 11.1m, $10000, Anthony Butt (Sr3), $101.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st THE IRON DUKE (Sr1)
2nd KWICK SAND (Fr4) HFHD
3rd IDEAL MOTH (Fr1) 1.3m
8 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (56.9, 28.2)
Finished 8/11 btn 7.5m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $151.00
restrained early stages, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st CLYMENUS NZ (Fr5)
2nd ODIN (Fr7) HFNK
3rd CLASSY OPERATOR NZ (Fr2) NK
8 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 72. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.5)
Finished 8/8 btn 10.5m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Sr2), $81.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr4)
2nd ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr1) 1.2m
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) SHFHD
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
RIVERIN (Good) 24/11/2023, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:54.9 (56.5, 28.4)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Shane Hallcroft (Fr3), $2.30
post race blood test, 800 metres, outside leader at bell, claimed, swabbed
1st MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr3)
2nd ROCK OF JOY (Fr4) HD
3rd STRAVINSKY (Fr7) NK